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    Object Number: 480529  Size: SH

    Important: Be sure to keep parts in order. Parts must be reinstalled into the original location and position.

  1. Install the valve pushrods.

  2. Object Number: 480578  Size: SH

    Important: Be sure that the arrow on the valve rocker arm support is in the up position.

  3. Install the valve rocker arm supports.

  4. Object Number: 480551  Size: SH
  5. Apply prelube to the following valve rocker arm contact surfaces:
  6. • Valve pushrod socket (1)
    • Roller pivot (2)
    • Valve stem tip (3)

    Object Number: 480580  Size: SH
  7. Install the valve rocker arm assemblies as follows:
  8. 4.1. Finger start the bolt at location (1)
    4.2. Finger start the bolt at location (2)
    4.3. Finger start the bolt at location (3)
    4.4. Finger start the remaining valve rocker arm bolts

    Object Number: 334551  Size: SH
  9. Rotate the crankshaft balancer to position the crankshaft balancer alignment mark (1) 57-63 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise from the engine front cover alignment tab (2).
  10. Important: Once the valve rocker arm assemblies are installed and properly torqued, no additional valve lash adjustment is required.

  11. Tighten the valve rocker arm bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten valve rocker arm bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).